BurdaVerlag is enhancing its AI platform AISSIST by integrating enterprise-grade AI audio tools into core publishing and media workflows through a strategic partnership with ElevenLabs.
Local innovation takes center stage with an exciting collaboration between Freiburg-based AI startup Black Forest Labs and BurdaVerlag, which is based in nearby Offenburg. Black Forest Labs has gained widespread attention with its image AI, FLUX, rapidly emerging as a leading provider of generative AI in the visual content industry.
Over the past few months, the partnership between the up-and-coming AI startup Black Forest Labs and BurdaVerlag has steadily evolved.
BurdaVerlag, with its successful children's media brand, Lissy PONY, produced by Blue Ocean Entertainment, is now a launch partner for Black Forest Labs' finetuning API.
Lissy PONY is one of Germany’s most successful girls' magazines (IVW), boasting a rich brand universe and enjoying success across Europe. This collaboration marks the beginning of a promising partnership between Black Forest Labs and BurdaVerlag.
"We were already very impressed by the quality of FLUX through its integration into our Burda-owned AI platform, AISSIST. The fine-tuning capabilities developed by Black Forest Labs elevate image generation to new heights. With early access, BurdaVerlag can now create brand using the powerful 'FLUX Pro' model."
Maurice Jeurissen, Head of Operations at BurdaVerlag
This Black Forest cooperation perfectly blends the creative forces of technology and media innovation.
"Since summer 2024, we have been in contact with Black Forest Labs and co-founder Andreas Blattmann. We are thrilled that this promising collaboration has formalised into a partnership. Launching the Finetuning API with our first joint project is just the beginning and we look forward to many exciting developments ahead."
Rebecca Gottwald, COO of BurdaVerlag
"We are excited that FLUX is now empowering BurdaVerlag's professional media creators. We are confident this collaboration will be a game-changer for the entire media industry."
Andreas Blattmann, Co-Founder of Black Forest Labs
